blog posts Illini fall to Boilermakers in Mackey Arena Feb 9, 2022 9:45 am by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsAthletics Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images The Illini dropped their first game in nearly three weeks to the Boilermakers, 84-68. While Illinois entered the game atop the Big Ten conference, it is now tied with Purdue and Wisconsin for the number one spot. Share on Facebook Tweet Email